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Street Links on Winnipeg police drug crackdownThe head of a Winnipeg organization that helps the homeless and those fighting addiction says she supports the police crackdown on people openly using drugs ont he Main Street strip. Global News Morning’s Clay Young speaks to Marion Willis of Street Links.CrimeJul 3
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Winnipeg police shoot man after brother reported erratic behaviour: WPSA man is dead after he was shot by police in the Linden Woods neighbourhood Monday night.TrendingJul 14
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Winnipeg police fatally shoot man during domestic callA 26-year-old man is dead after being shot by Winnipeg police during a domestic call in St. Vital early Friday morning.CrimeJun 19
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Death of 73-year-old woman being investigated as homicide: Winnipeg policeWinnipeg police are investigating the death of a 73-year-old woman on Primrose Crescent as a homicide.CrimeJun 23
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Winnipeg police to combat open drug use with ‘zero tolerance’ during 10-day blitzIncreased anti-drug enforcement will be in place in parts of Winnipeg in the coming days, police said, following an increase in open public drug use and sales. Vasilios Bellos reports.CrimeJun 26
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Winnipeg police to start wearing body cams as part of months-long projectDozens of Winnipeg police officers are set to start wearing cameras next week as part of a six-month pilot project.CrimeJun 5
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Winnipeg police rescue hostages after suspect sparks standoff and house fireAt a press conference on Friday, Winnipeg police said officers attempting to arrest a wanted man came under gunfire after he fled into a home and took three people hostage. Police rescued all three hostages before discovering the residence was on fire. The suspect was taken into custody following a second exchange of gunfire outside...CanadaMay 29
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Extortion charges laid by Winnipeg police against man arrested in TorontoA man accused of extortion and wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested in Toronto while police continue searching for another wanted man, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.CrimeMay 21
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Theft update from Winnipeg’s police chiefWinnipeg’s police chief says while retail theft remains a major issue, police are making headway in reducing the number of thefts in the city. Global News Morning’s Clay Young has more.CrimeMay 4
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Winnipeg lawyer on police body camsGlobal News Morning’s Matthew Merkel speaks to Winnipeg lawyer Jean-René Dominique Kwilu about the new Winnipeg police body cam pilot project, as well as what the service can do to restore public trust.CrimeJun 25
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Winnipeg police introduce rapid response unitA new police unit is set to hit the streets this weekend, responding to large community gatherings across the city.CrimeApr 30
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High-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg, police caution womenA man with a history of sexual and violent offending will be released from a Manitoba correctional institution Friday and is considered a high risk to reoffendCrimeMay 1
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New police cruiser for west district of WinnipegThe west district of Winnipeg is getting an additional police cruiser for each patrol shift — the first patrol expansion since 1994. Toni De Guzman reports on why the additional enforcement, and if it’s enough to make a difference.TrendingJun 29
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North End assault leaves man dead, 2 injured, Winnipeg police sayA man is facing manslaughter charges after an assault on Stella Walk.CrimeApr 28
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No results for open-use drug crackdownThe Winnipeg Police Service hasn’t released results from their ten-day crackdown on open drug usage in parts of the city. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more on the differing views of the program.CrimeJul 16
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Winnipeg police dog sniffs out electronic storage devicesA new addition to the Winnipeg Police Service is using her unique skills to help with challenging cases. Teagan Rasche reports.CrimeApr 23
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Police drug crackdown ends FridayWinnipeg police say they have been responding to a large number of complaints from residents and area businesses about people openly using drugs. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to Joseph Fourre, founder of the Singing Red Bear Foundation, about the police action.CanadaJul 3
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Former addict says he supports police crackdownA former drug addict says he fully supports a Winnipeg police project aimed at curbing the use of drugs along the Main Street strip. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to Jospeh Liew of Street Links, who works with people on the street and tries to get them off drugs.CrimeJul 3
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Strokes affect thousands of Manitobans each year, former police officer saysFigures released by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba indicate3 that more than 3,500 Manitobans suffer a stroke each year. Among that number is Jason Michalyshen, a former Winnipeg police officer who is now a spokesman for the organization.HealthJun 29
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Police bicycle patrol programWinnipeg police have launched a bicycle patrol program, featuring 25 officers patrolling the city using mountain bikes and new e-bikes.TrendingJun 25